Athletic Club Grab Crucial Win in Champions League Push
Athletic Club boosted their Champions League qualification hopes with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Getafe.
The Basque side sits in a tight battle with Atletico Madrid for La Liga’s fourth and final Champions League spot. While Atletico currently holds the advantage, the race could go down to the wire.
Inaki Williams opened the scoring for the visitors in a tight first half. His brother Nico played him a long ball, and Inaki unleashed a powerful strike to put Athletic Club ahead.
Getafe’s frustration grew as their penalty appeals on either side of halftime were denied by the officials.
The Williams brothers combined again before the hour mark to double their lead. Nico provided a clever pass, and Inaki finished with another composed effort.
Athletic Club had to defend resolutely in the closing stages. Getafe continued to press for a comeback, with more penalty shouts rejected and Yeray Alvarez red-carded for a deliberate handball.
The game descended into chaos in the final minutes. Aitor Paredes received a second yellow card, reducing Athletic Club to nine men.
Despite the disadvantage, they managed to hold off Getafe, although Mason Greenwood missed a late penalty for the home side.